LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Differentiating Local Needs Thank you to the CV [Weekly newspaper] for raising a question that is so important to so many people in our community. One point that needs to be emphasized is that Glendale is not Santa Monica or La Cañada.  Every proposed development is different, raises different issues and deserves to be evaluated […]

Chamlian Armenian School Visited by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond

Chamlian Armenian School Visited by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond

On Friday, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visited Chamlian Armenian School, which earned a 2025 California Blue Ribbon School recognition, to learn more about the school’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-aligned learning and heritage-based educational programs. During the visit, Superintendent Thurmond toured classrooms and school facilities alongside student leaders and school administrators […]

Glendale Arts Launches Student Artist Scholarship

Glendale Arts announced the launch of its Student Artist Scholarship, an award recognizing exceptional creativity, artistic promise and thoughtful reflection on the role of art in students’ lives and futures. The inaugural prize was presented to two graduating Glendale Unified School District student artists.  The scholarship recipients, each receiving $500, are Alena Kim of Crescenta […]

PEOPLE MAKING NEWS

The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2026 during its 104th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 2 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.Stephanie Kiang of La Cañada Flintridge received the following degree(s): Bachelor of Arts, linguistics, cum laude. UAF conferred approximately 1,263 degrees on 1,102 students. Some students received more than one degree. […]

CV Cares Ambassador Program Holds Fundraiser

CV Cares Ambassador Program Holds Fundraiser

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition, aka CV Cares, is a grassroots community organization dedicated to youth wellness, mental health awareness and substance misuse prevention and education. It works under the non-profit umbrella of iMPACT Foundation LA Inc., which is dedicated to the same issues as CV Cares. It was originally […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: We live in a world that admires competence, celebrates self-reliance and quietly assumes that trusting God is for the weak. Most of us are taught, directly or indirectly, that life goes better when we stay in control. But does it? Answer: One of the most beloved passages in the Bible asks us to reconsider […]

NOTES & NODS

Lutheran Church Available to Community Children’s Church at Lutheran Church of the Foothills (LCIF)  is offered during worship time. For information about upcoming events at LCIF, visit the church’s website at lcifoothills.org. Those who need pastoral care can email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada […]

La Crescenta Presbyterian Church Hosts After Church Potluck

On June 7 after services, the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church family is having a time of fellowship and nourishment at its monthly potlucks in Koopmans Hall. Those participating are asked to bring a dish to share or come to break bread with friends old and new. No sign-up is needed – just bring a dish […]

Vote Centers Open on Tuesday

By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that 122 Vote Centers will open on Saturday, May 23 for the June 2, 2026 statewide direct primary election. Vote Centers will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting, voter registration and Vote by Mail ballot returns. A […]